Core i7-4810MQ vs Core i5-8250U

Core i7-4810MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Core i5-8250U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4810MQ

4 / 8

6,074

0.0%

6,158

+1.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4810MQ is positioned at rank 956 and the Core i5-8250U is on rank 860, so the Core i5-8250U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4810MQ

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1826%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1799%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1652%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1644%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1629%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1573%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1508%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1506%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1465%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8250U

#848

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1415%

#849

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1395%

#850

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1280%

#851

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1274%

#852

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1263%

#854

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1219%

#855

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1169%

#856

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1167%

#857

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1136%

#860

Core i5-8250U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8250U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i5-8250U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4810MQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i5-8250U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4810MQ Benchmark Check

Core i5-8250U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4810MQ and Core i5-8250U

Core i7-4810MQ

The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i5-8250U

The Core i5-8250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,158 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4810MQ and Core i5-8250U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-8250U — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i7-4810MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-8250U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4810MQ scores 6,074 against the Core i5-8250U's 6,158 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-8250U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4810MQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8250U.

Feature	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i5-8250U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+75%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,074	6,158+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,127

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4810MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8250U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i5-8250U
Socket	PGA946	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4810MQ) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8250U). The Core i5-8250U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Core i7-4810MQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8250U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8250U rivals Ryzen 5 2500U.